23 Health and Fitness Resources You May Have Missed

This week, we learned the truth about carbs. Spoiler alert: Carbs are important for our health, and the right ones are essential. With that said, check out our list of healthier breakfast alternatives including homemade whole-wheat toaster pastries, giant muffins, good-for-you muffins, and baked donuts (YUM). We’ve also got a lot of cool tech stories from the past few days — a fancy bike helmet, more reasons Wii is awesome, and an armband that like a mini robot. And while the elliptical, bike, or treadmill may seem like a safety blanket at the gym, we’ve got 13 reasons why you should start weight training ASAP.

Editor’s Picks

Fitness Reborn: The Real Truth About CarbsCOLUMN: Renowned fitness author and journalist Adam Bornstein tackles the debate surrounding carbs — and tells you how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to chowing down.

33 Healthier Breakfast AlternativesBreakfast is the most important meal of the day, so don’t waste it on sugary junk! Instead, rise and shine with these healthier versions of common breakfast foods.

Not Sleeping Enough? Here’s Why You Should Get More ZzsAlmost no one looks sexy after an all-nighter, but that’s not the only reason to schedule more snooze time. Recent research suggests sleep loss is linked to poor eating habits and a greater risk for obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

6 Sneaky Ways to Get More Portein Without MeatGUEST POST: Fitness trainer Chris Freytag provides six tips for vegetarians and non-vegetarians to incorporate more protein into their diets. Also check out her recipes for spicy black bean burgers and hummus at the bottom!

Superfood: PomegranateWhile it may be tricky to get at the actual fruit (which are the seeds!), pomegranates’ antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are well worth the effort.

Happiness

Stressed at Work? You’re Not AloneAccording to new research, most American employees say their organizations aren’t prepared to help them deal with chronic stress. But mental health is key to productivity — and it’s about time we figured out how to handle workplace stress.